Almond Cherry Oatmeal
A good bowl of oatmeal is all about building flavor from the start. This version is built on cherries that collapse into jammy pockets, a deep warmth from brown sugar and spices, and a texture that's creamy, not gluey. It's ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups sweet cherries pitted and halved
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toasted sliced almonds for topping
- Unsalted butter optional, for serving
Method
- Bring milk, water and salt to simmer in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add oats and cherries, reduce heat to low.
- Stir constantly for first minute, then frequently for 7-9 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat when slightly loose, stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla.
- Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve hot topped with toasted almonds and optional butter.
Notes
Oatmeal will continue to thicken as it cools.